Pound Cake

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter or 2 sticks margarine
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 c. sweet milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extract and blend well.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, and continue beating after each addition.
  3. 3
    Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. 4
    Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture and beat well.
  5. 5
    Pour into large greased and floured tube pan or two loaf pans.
  6. 6
    Bake at 325° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done.

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